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Awesome Baked Ham Recipe

This unbelievably easy baked ham recipe requires minimal ingredients you likely already have! A family favorite passed down through generations, this recipe is guaranteed to impress even the pickiest ham-haters. Its simple yet incredible glaze makes the ham unbelievably juicy and flavorful. Get ready for rave reviews – this is the ham recipe that will become your go-to for holidays and gatherings!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 260 mins
Calories 1018.6 kcal
Protein 183g
Rating 4.5 (333 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Awesome Baked Ham

  • 1 (7-9 lb) bone-in fully cooked ham
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • Aluminum foil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Awesome Baked Ham

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Place ham, bone-side down, in a large roasting pan.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, mustard, cloves, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour half of the glaze over the ham.
  5. Bake for approximately 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
  6. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, baste the ham with the remaining glaze every 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
  8. Carve and serve, spooning extra glaze over the slices for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

88g

Fat

110g

Carbs

7g

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